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RPD Buddy
Labrador
North Wales Police
Search & Detection
2014-2026
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RETIRED POLICE DOG BUDDY
RPD Buddy trained as a search and detection dog for cash, drugs, firearms and ammunition.
He served with Alan McDiarmid as part of the North Wales Police Special Branch, stationed at Holyhead Port.
Alan said: “Due to the geographical location of Holyhead Port, local divisional police regularly called upon port dogs to assist in the execution of drug warrants, and this is where Buddy had several good finds.”
Buddy served for four years and retired, with Alan, in 2018.
He remained in good health ‘albeit a bit slower and carrying a few extra pounds than he used to!’ Alan said.
“He enjoyed spending his days wandering with me around the village where we live and he loved Monday Mutt nights at our local pub!” Alan added.
“He became a bit of a local celebrity as he was the only dog who went everywhere off the lead. He was an old gent; placid and steady as ever, he lived his best life.”
The Foundation helped with the cost of his medication but, sadly, Buddy passed away in Alan’s arms in September 2026 after his health deteriorated.
IN MEMORY OF
RPD BUDDY 2014-2026
‘It was an agonising decision to let Buddy go but the right one for him. He’s left a huge void in our lives and will be greatly missed. While his service was perhaps shorter than most he had a huge impact and was a much-loved member of the team.’ – Alan
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